Rice with Cheese
Instructions:
The rice-based version of macaroni and cheese, equally
luxurious.
Salt
1 cup Arborio or other short-grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated fontina or other semisoft cheese
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the rice in a steady steam and stir. When the water returns to a boil, lower the heat and simmer the rice until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Put the butter in a saucepan large enough to hold the rice over medium heat. When the butter is melted and just beginning to turn brown, add the rice and toss together.
- Stir in the fontina, then a handful of Parmesan,
along with a bit of salt and some pepper. Serve, passing
more Parmesan at the table.
- Rice with Cheese and Ham.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped ham and 1/2 cup defrosted frozen green peas if you like along with the cheese.
- MAKES: 4 servings
- TIME: 30 minutes